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A deepfake Dutton speaks Mandarin on Chinese social media platform

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A series of attacks on Australian political parties on emerging Chinese social media platform RedNote raise concerns about misinformation, disinformation and the risk of foreign interference ahead of the federal election.

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A deepfake Dutton speaks Mandarin on Chinese social media platform

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Meta Promises to Fight Misinformation in Australia With Same Strategy It Killed in the U.S. to Appease Trump

The 2025 Australian federal election will take place in May, and Meta has vowed to combat all forms of misinformation, including deepfakes, on its platforms ahead of voting in an attempt to prevent election interference. Ironically, Meta announced that it plans to do this with the help of the exact methods CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced just a few months ago were not worth the company’s time in the U.S., namely the use of third-party fact checker…

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Meta to use third-party fact-checkers amid Australian elections

Meta has detailed its approach to combating misinformation ahead of the upcoming Australian federal election, expected to be called before 17 May. Cheryl Seeto, Meta’s head of public policy in Australia, outlined the company’s strategy, which relies on third-party fact-checking organisations and verified information sources to mitigate the spread of false content during the campaign period. In a statement, Seeto confirmed that Meta Australia wou…

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MediaNama

Meta Vows To Curb False Content Ahead Of Australia Election

As per a report by Reuters, social media giant Meta said that its independent fact-checking programme in Australia would help in curbing misinformation ahead of the country’s national elections expected by May. The initiative, which will see news agencies Agence France-Presse and the Australian Associated Press reviewing content, seeks to tackle misleading posts and deepfake technology. How the Programme Works Meta’s policy involves flagging fal…

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Digital Rights Monitor

AUSTRALIA: Meta aiming to curb misleading content ahead of elections, company says - Digital Rights Monitor

Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has announced specific measures to curb misleading content and deepfakes ahead of the federal elections in Australia, according to an official blog post. Meta is partnering with notable news agencies such as Agence France-Presse (AFP) and the Australian Associated Press (APP) for fact checking of content across its platforms. The agencies will review content for Meta and help identify fallacie…

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Meta’s 2025 Election Plan: Safeguards Boosted, But Is It Enough?

As the 2025 Australian federal election approaches, Meta has outlined a series of measures aimed at safeguarding election integrity on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The company’s approach focuses on mitigating misinformation, regulating AI-generated content, promoting voter engagement, and increasing transparency in political advertising. Combatting Misinformation and Promoting Media Literacy Meta is continuing […]

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